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BF12 FZL

2012 Ford Focus

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2025
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

137,332 mi
Last recorded137,332 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2024
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF12 FZL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 7 Mar 2024 137,332 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear axel corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2023 127,102 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Mar 2022 119,196 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2021 113,271 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2020 108,065 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 101,572 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing thin on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing thin on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 92,546 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 76,149 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 59,227 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 44,986 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Focus?

Based on 28,316,889 MOT tests across 2,072,617 vehicles.

73.8%
Pass Rate
6,500
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
2,072,617
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,055,468
Stop lamp not working 415,965
Brake pipe excessively corroded 379,900
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 375,019
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 359,770
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BF12 FZL is a 2012 Ford Focus in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2012 Ford Focus models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.0% with a typical mileage of 66,103 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Focus fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,055,468 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BF12 FZL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Focus typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 14 years old, this Ford Focus is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BF12 FZL registered?

BF12 FZL is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 6 March 2012.

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